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Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports

By Thomson Reuters May 21, 2026 | 2:25 AM

May 21 (Reuters) – Iran has already restarted some of its ​drone production during ‌the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on ‌Thursday, ​citing two ⁠sources familiar with ⁠U.S. intelligence assessments.

US intelligence indicates Iran’s military is rebuilding much ​faster than initially estimated, the report ⁠added, citing ⁠four sources.

Reuters could ​not immediately verify the ​report.

U.S. President Donald Trump ‌on Wednesday said the United States was ready to proceed ⁠with further attacks on Tehran if Iran did not ⁠agree ‌to a ⁠peace deal, but ​suggested ‌Washington could wait ​a few ⁠days to “get the right answers.”

(Reporting by Rhea Rose Abraham in Bengaluru; Editing by Aidan ​Lewis)